Account Executive, Sports Marketing

This position has been filled - Job#: 453364922

Job Summary

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB //

Reporting to the Account Director, your main responsibility will be managing relationships and activations with several Major League Baseball (MLB) clubs in support of a multi-faceted sponsorship and hospitality program for a business insurance client sponsoring MLB. You’ll have the opportunity to activate programs with MLB teams and player ambassadors across the country, while also working on MLB jewel events (All-Star Game and Postseason).

WHO YOU ARE //

• You are a team player. You will support the client’s overall MLB program and contribute to its success
• You are a valued partner. Manage five MLB club relationships and associated contractual assets, serving as the day-to-day contact on behalf of the client to the clubs and maximize the value provided to the client
• You are organized. Manage logistics for 40+ VIP events across the country, including exclusive experiences, clinics, hospitality, etc., while following client management and event marketing processes
• You are detail oriented. Creation of various client-facing documents
• You are a strong communicator. Communicate with the client and client’s guests on program details
• You see the big picture. Recap events and recommend best practices from multiple projects
• You are supportive. Support team in other MLB activations, such as MLB jewel event hospitality including All-Star Game and the World Series
• You are innovative. You will continuously look for ways to add value to the team and the client 

WHAT WE NEED //

• You have a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Sports Management, or equivalent experience
• You have 3-5 years of experience in sports marketing, event activation experience preferred
• You understand the sports business landscape (baseball and/or League & team experiences are a plus)
• You are able to successfully build relationships
• You are a problem solver and able to adapt quickly to find solutions
• You are able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and timelines through strong organizational and time management skills
• You have a high degree of professionalism and are able to appropriately interact with business clients and their guests
• You have excellent written and verbal communication
• You thrive on a team of highly motivated individuals and are proactive
• You have a willingness to learn and are receptive to feedback
• Ability to travel as needed